The tension that sizzled between Jasper and I left a trail of excitement, longing and disappointment in my body.
Excitement, because I had spent the better part of the last few days imagining and dreaming about how it would feel to have Jasper’s lips on mine and his hands roaming my body. Longing, because it had been days since we marked each other and the flame that was lit inside me burned like a slow and steady flame, never getting to experience the true meaning of being a fire. Disappointment, because even after everything that’s changed between Jasper and I, even after the moments between us turned sweet, all I had to look forward to was the feeling of his hand in mine.
Much like right now.
After dinner, Jasper suggested a walk on the beach
“What’s the emergency, what’s going on?” I burst into the Alpha house where every high-ranked member of the pack was gathered along with the honour race. “Please tell me you have the Moon Talisman with you?” Jasper asked and my face blanched. “I- I don’t.” I stuttered, blinking up at him. “I was with Susie. Jasper, where’s the Moonstone?” I asked, looking around the room filled with pale faces and horror-filled eyes. “Sophia-” Alpha Devin started and it was the first time I noticed that Alpha Allison wasn’t present in the room. “Where’s Alpha Allison?” I asked, looking around to see if she was somehow lost in the crowd. “Sophia there’s been a border breach.” Jasper stepped forward and my breathing hitched at the grave look on his face. “Where’s Alpha Allison, Jasper?” I croaked, feeling my throat clogging up with panic. “She’s fine, she’s resting upstairs.” He assured me, taking my hand in his and I released a heavy breath and nodded for him to continue, “There was a border brea
I studied the broken safe with a clenched jaw, something about the way the lock looked melted on the inside made no sense, especially since it was hardened steel.“Any idea how he did this?” Beta Jacob looked at Alpha Devin with his arms crossed over his chest and a frown set between his eyes.“Your guess is as good as mine.” Alpha Devin sighed, running a hand through his hair looking resigned.“I’ve never seen anything like this before,” Jasper muttered, shaking his head.A knock on the door of the office gained all our attention, “Excuse me Alpha, Alpha Allison is awake.” The nurse from earlier announced which made us all spring into act
“Fia?” Jasper knocked on the door, pushing it open.“Hey.” I sighed and sat up on the bed.“You okay?” He took a seat on the edge of the bed and stroked my cheek with his knuckles.Seeing the concern on his features the back of my eyes burned with pent-up emotion.“No, not really.” I shook my head, wishing away the tears that were already pooling in my eyes.“Come here.” He scooted closer, gathering me in his arms.“I don’t even know why I’m crying, it’s not going to change anything.&rd
“We are aware that Alpha Allison with the assistance of Alpha Devin can control the element water and Jasper has the ability to conjure fire. This leaves us with Maria and Marcel.” I looked expectantly at the two patrons, halting my pacing.The five of them stood in a line at the back of the Alpha house as I’d instructed them when I summoned them.Marcel looked at me with doubtful eyes, “I don’t think I have the power to control any of the elements.”“You look like an earth-type of guy,” I smirked, looking at the tattoo of the phoenix on his arm.“How do you figure?” He gave me a funny look, glancing at his own arm.&nb
My face heated as eyes followed us as we walked through the pack training grounds, but what really made me uncomfortable was the wide-eyed whispers as pack members gossiped amongst themselves, foolishly thinking we couldn’t hear them. “Everyone’s staring at us.” I grimaced and looked up at Jasper who strolled beside me without a care in the world. “No, they’re staring at you.” He shrugged, sending me a wink in a failed attempt to be romantic. I cringed, “That’s a terrible thing to say.” I grumbled, shaking off his hand and sped up till I was standing beside Marcel. “Sophia-” Jasper called behind me, but I was too annoyed to care. I was already self-conscious then he had to go say that and make it worse. “Hey, you two,” Susie smirked when she saw us and I groaned aloud. “Not you too!” I complained and instantly regretted it when my outburst drew even more attention to me. “What? Everyone was wondering when the two of you would seal the deal, is it really our fault for being
The kitchen was quiet apart from the sound of the veggies sizzling in the pan before me and Dominic’s babbling from his highchair beside the kitchen counter, but my own thoughts couldn’t be silenced.“Can I ask you something?” I spoke and Alpha Alliosn’s head shot up.“I could be cringey and say you just did, but you look genuinely troubled. What’s up?” She focused her attention on me but continued marinating the whole chicken she planned on roasting in the oven.I ignored the fact that she did in fact say what she said she would sound cringey saying and instead shared my dilemma with her, “This morning when Jasper and I walked out onto the training grounds literally everyone was staring at us. At first,
Alpha Devin handed me his iPad with a list of names, some of which I recognised as I scanned through.“This is a list of the Alphas who have pledged their support in the fight against Dark, they will revert back to me with names and numbers once they have liaised with their packs.” He explained and I stared in awe at the long list. Having just arrived back from the annual Alpha conference, the two were in good spirits at the reception they received.“This is great, you both really have an influence over that council.” I nodded impressed and Jasper hummed in agreement.“Allison has helped a lot of packs over the years, her service is not so easily forgotten especially after the rogue revolution.” Alpha Devin smiled at his
I looked around with confused eyes, the house I was in looked an awful lot like my childhood home, but that made no sense because the last thing I remember was falling asleep beside my mate all the way in California.“Look who finally decided to join the party.”I spun around at the sound of the voice and found Alaster Dark cackling behind me.This better not be what I think it is.“Oh this isn’t just another dream.” he sneered evilly, “welcome to your own personal hell.” He gestured around like a proud homeowner.“What do you want Dark?” I sighed, dropping onto a nearby